Retail Butcher

Position: Retail Butcher

Employer: Boocock’s Quality Meats Pty Ltd (ABN 79 660 398 434)

Location: Birtinya QLD 4575

Employment type: Full-time, permanent — approximately 38 ordinary hours per week with overtime available

Remuneration: $75,000 – $90,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, plus compulsory superannuation and any applicable penalty rates, overtime and allowances

Applicable award: Meat Industry Award [MA000059] 2020

About the employer

The Boocock’s Quality Meats Pty Ltd (ABN 79 660 398 434) is a family-owned premium butcher shop located in Birtinya on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. The business specialises in providing high-quality grass-fed, free-range, organic, and specialty meats sourced from reputable Australian producers. Established with a strong focus on quality products and personalised customer service, the company has built a positive reputation within the local community for its commitment to excellence and traditional butchery standards.

Operating from Stockland Birtinya, the business offers a wide range of fresh meat products and is committed to maintaining high standards in food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and customer satisfaction. Boocock’s Quality Meats prides itself on delivering a modern retail butchery experience while preserving the craftsmanship and attention to detail associated with traditional butcher shops.

With the continued increase in demand, the company needs a qualified and experienced Retail Butcher to join our team.

About the role

We We are seeking a skilled and reliable Retail Butcher to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis. Working under the direction of the store or production supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, cutting, trimming and portioning meat products to customer and business specifications. The role involves maintaining high standards of product quality, hygiene and food safety while ensuring meat products are presented appropriately for retail sale. This is a hands-on trade position offering a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with overtime available, and is suited to a candidate who takes pride in accurate, efficient work and safe food-handling practices.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Preparing meat products for retail sale by boning, trimming, slicing, mincing, and portioning meat according to specifications and customer requirements
• Producing marinated, seasoned, and value-added meat products
• Selecting and preparing meat for smallgoods production
• Operating meat processing equipment including grinders, mincers, mixers, and tenderising machines
• Preparing seasoning blends, marinades, and curing mixtures
• Using sausage fillers, smoking equipment, cooking kettles, and related machinery where required
• Providing customers with advice regarding meat selection, preparation, and cooking methods
• Assisting with stock control, production planning, and estimating product quantities as required

Skills and experience required

• A Certificate III or equivalent qualification, including at least two years of on-the-job training
• AQF Certificate IV relevant occupation (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
• Passion for the retail meat and butchery industry
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Professional presentation and positive work attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team
• Permanent Australian work rights without restrictions

Hours and remuneration

This is a full-time position of approximately 38 ordinary hours per week, with overtime available. The remuneration for the role is $75,000 – $90,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, together with compulsory superannuation and any penalty rates, overtime and allowances payable under the Meat Industry Award 2020 (MA000059).

How to apply

Applicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, and who hold the right to work in Australia, are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit your current resume together with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant trade qualifications and retail butcher experience. Applications may be lodged through this advertising platform.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Salary packaging

Work Location: In person